JP2011152344A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in overlapping stop display and giving a new game feeling. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a rotary reel 25, a start switch 37, a stop switch 38, a symbol combination drawing means 140 and a rotation stop control means 180. A replay symbol combination and a predetermined symbol combination are included in symbol combinations, the symbol combination drawing means 140 is capable of determining the overlapping winning of the replay symbol combination and the predetermined symbol combination by one drawing, and in the case of the overlapping winning, single stop display of stop-displaying either one of the replay symbol combination and the predetermined symbol combination or overlapping stop display of stop-displaying both of the replay symbol combination and the predetermined symbol combination is made possible, and control is executed so as to perform different processing in the case that the single stop display is performed and in the case that the overlapping stop display is performed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine formed so that a plurality of winning combinations can be won simultaneously in one lottery.

Conventionally, this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, has a lottery means for determining whether a winning or non-winning role is determined by lottery. What is determined to win is known. Specifically, for example, in one lottery, a plurality of small roles (for example, a two-card combination related to payout of two game medals and an eight-card combination related to payout of eight game medals) are simultaneously performed. Those that are set to be able to win are listed.
In addition, in the slot machine as described above, it is known that any combination of symbols constituting a plurality of winning combinations simultaneously selected is set so that it can be stopped and displayed on a plurality of stop display lines at the same time. It has been. If all the combinations of symbols constituting a plurality of small roles are simultaneously stopped and displayed in this slot machine, the total number of game medals to be paid out according to each stop display is calculated. , Game medals are paid out. For example, in the case where the combination of symbols constituting the above-mentioned two-piece combination and the combination of symbols constituting the eight-piece combination are simultaneously stopped and displayed, a total of ten game medals are paid out. That is, in the slot machine as described above, when a plurality of symbol combinations constituting a small role are stopped and displayed at the same time, a combination of symbols constituting any small role is stopped and displayed alone. Since more game medals are paid out, it is possible to increase the player's interest in simultaneously stopping and displaying a plurality of combinations of symbols constituting the small role.

  Such a slot machine is disclosed in Patent Document 1 below.

JP 2001-238998 A

However, in the slot machine as described above, when a plurality of combinations of symbols constituting a small role are simultaneously stopped and displayed, the privilege given to the player is greater in the number of paid out game medals than when the stop combination is displayed alone. However, it is not a special privilege for advancing the game, and there has been a problem that the player gets bored quickly.
Under such circumstances, there has been a demand for the appearance of a slot machine having a new gameability that can give a player a more special impression in proceeding with the game.
Accordingly, the following invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and the object thereof is as follows.

That is, the first invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest in overlapping stop display and giving a new gaming feeling.
In addition to the object of the first invention, a second invention has an object to provide a gaming machine capable of making a game proceed more efficiently during a special game.

The following invention has been made to achieve each of the above-described objects, and features of each invention will be described below using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(First invention)
In the first invention, a plurality of rotating reels 25 having a plurality of symbols 51 around them, a start switch 37 for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels, and the rotation of the corresponding rotating reels 25 are stopped. And a lottery means 140 for performing a lottery based on the operation of the start switch 37, and a rotating reel according to the result of the lottery by the part lottery 140 based on the operation of the stop switch 38. A rotation stop control means 180 that performs 25 stop controls, and the role is composed of a combination of predetermined symbols 51, and when the combination is stopped and displayed, it can be performed again without inserting a game medium. It is composed of a combination of a re-gamer that executes a re-game that can be replayed and a symbol 51 that is different from the symbol 51 that constitutes the re-game player. The winning lottery means 140 is set so as to be able to determine a duplicate winning that will be won for both the re-playing role and the predetermined role in one lottery. If the result of the lottery by the means 140 is a double winning, the rotation stop control means 180, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 38, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the replay combination or the symbols constituting the predetermined combination A single stop display in which any one of the 51 combinations is stopped, or a double stop display in which both the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-playing combination and the combination of symbols 51 configuring the predetermined combination is displayed. This is a gaming machine that is controlled so as to perform different processing depending on whether a single stop display is displayed or a duplicate stop display is performed.

Here, examples of the gaming machine include a slot machine where a game is played using a game medal as a game medium, and a Parrot (registered trademark) gaming machine where a game similar to the slot machine is played using a game ball.
Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a control device 100 for performing control related to the game, a payout device (hopper unit 27) for paying out game media such as game medals, and information related to the game to the player. An effect device 50 (such as a lamp 52, a speaker 54, and a liquid crystal display device 53) for notifying or displaying an effect may be provided.
Note that the control device 100 is configured by an electronic board, a predetermined electronic component, or the like. In addition, the control device 100 includes a plurality of main control devices (main board) for mainly performing control related to the main game, sub-control devices (sub board) for performing effects related to the game and games other than the main game, etc. You may be comprised from the apparatus of.

The rotary reel 25 may be provided with a drive motor or the like and physically rotated or stopped by the drive motor. The rotary reel 25 is simulated by displaying a predetermined image on a display device such as the liquid crystal display device 53. It may be one that is rotated or stopped. Further, the number of symbols 51 displayed on the rotating reel 25 is not particularly limited. For example, a total of 21 symbols 51 can be displayed. In the gaming machine according to the present invention, for example, three rotating reels 25 (left reel 22, middle reel 23, and right reel 24) can be installed.
The role lottery means 140 is for performing a lottery based on the operation of the start switch 37. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the start switch 37 is operated, a lottery is performed by the combination lottery means 140, and a winning or non-winning of a plurality of predetermined combinations is determined.

  Specifically, the role lottery means 140 includes a random number generation means 141 for generating random numbers within a predetermined numerical range, and a random number extraction means 142 for extracting random numbers generated by the random number generation means 141 when the start switch 37 is operated. Random numbers extracted by the lottery table 143 and the random number extraction means 142, which are within the range of the numerical area taken by the random number generated by the random number generation means 141 and have a plurality of winning areas having a predetermined numerical area corresponding to the combination Winning determination means 144 for determining whether or not the winning combination area of the lottery table 143 belongs, and when the winning determination means 144 determines that a predetermined combination is won, a winning flag corresponding to the combination is displayed. A flag establishment means 145 for establishing can be provided.

The “combination” is composed of a predetermined combination of symbols 51, and a profit is given to the player when the combination is stopped and displayed.
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the combination consists of a combination of predetermined symbols, and when the combination is stopped and displayed, a re-game that is a game that can be played again without inserting game media is executed. And a predetermined combination to which a predetermined profit is given when the combination is stopped and displayed. Yes.
Here, the “predetermined profit” includes paying out a predetermined number of game media, executing an advantageous game that is a game state advantageous to the player, and the like. For example, as the predetermined role, a small role (bell role, cherry role, etc.) related to paying out a predetermined number of game media, or a special game role (big bonus role (BB game) related to execution of a BB game role advantageous to the player) Role) and the like), but is not limited thereto. In addition, not only one predetermined role but multiple numbers can be provided.

Further, for example, the combination can be configured by combining a plurality of symbols 51 of the same type. For example, the re-game player can be constituted by a combination of symbols 51 “REPLAY” (that is, “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”). Also, the big bonus combination (BB game combination) can be configured by a combination of symbols 51 of “7” (that is, “7” “7” “7”). Further, the role of bell can be constituted by a combination of symbols 51 “bell” (“bell” “bell” “bell”).
Further, the combination can be configured by combining different types of symbols 51. Specifically, the cherry role can be constituted by “cherry”, “ANY”, and “ANY” (“ANY” means any symbol 51).

For example, when a combination of symbols 51 “7”, “7”, and “7” constituting the big bonus combination is stopped and displayed, a so-called big bonus game (BB game) is executed. Further, when the combination of symbols 51 “bell”, “bell”, and “bell” constituting the bell role is stopped and displayed, a predetermined number (for example, six) of game media are paid out. In addition, when the combination of symbols 51 “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, and “REPLAY” constituting the re-game player is stopped and displayed, re-game, which is a game that can be played again without inserting game media, is executed. It is like that.
The rotation stop control means 180 performs stop control of the rotary reel 25 according to the lottery result by the combination lottery means 140 based on the operation of the stop switch 38. In other words, the rotation stop control unit 180 performs stop control of the rotary reel 25 according to the lottery result by the combination lottery unit 140 and the operation timing of the stop switch 38.

Here, “stop control” means that the symbol 51 to be stopped is stopped at a predetermined position based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means 140 and the operation of the stop switch 38, and the symbol 51 that should not be stopped is not stopped. Further, the control for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 25 is meant.
Specifically, within a range in which the rotating reel 25 can move from when the stop switch 38 is operated until the corresponding rotating reel 25 stops (for example, a range of one symbol attached to the rotating reel 25). In the range of 5 frames when the frame is 1 frame), the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the winning combination by the lottery means 140 lottery is not stopped on any stop display line 90, The control means that the rotary reel 25 is stopped so that the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the winning combination can be stopped on any stop display line 90.

Further, the stop control of the rotary reel 25 by the rotation stop control means 180 is performed for each rotation according to the game (normal game, special game, etc.), the established winning flag, the rotation position when the stop switch 38 is operated, etc. Table control can be performed by referring to a stop table that defines a stop position for each reel 25. Further, program control for determining the stop position of the rotary reel 25 while determining whether or not the predetermined symbol 51 may be stopped within the movable range of the rotary reel 25 may be performed.
Here, the stop table is a table for determining the stop position of the rotary reel 25. Specifically, the stop reel 38 is operated after the stop switch 38 is operated according to the rotational position of the rotary reel 25. The number of frames to be moved until is stopped is determined in advance.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the winning lottery means 140 is set so as to be able to determine a duplicate winning that results in winning both the re-game winning and the predetermined winning combination by one lottery. In other words, when a single lottery is performed by the combination lottery means 140, a re-game combination and a predetermined combination are won simultaneously.
Specifically, by providing the lottery table 143 with a winning combination area (duplicate winning area) determined to be a duplicate winning combination of a re-playing combination and a predetermined combination, the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 142 can be used for the overlapping winning area. When it is determined that the winning combination of both the re-playing combination and the predetermined combination is determined simultaneously.

The combination lottery means 140 can also be set so that, in addition to the determination of the double winning, a single winning can be determined by winning one of the re-playing combination or the predetermined combination by one lottery. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a winning area (re-playing single winning area) determined as winning only the re-playing role and a winning area (predetermined winning single winning area) determined as winning only the predetermined role. .
In addition, as a duplicate winning, not only the simultaneous winning of two roles (for example, a replaying role and one predetermined role) but also three or more roles (for example, a replaying role and two predetermined roles) It can also be set to enable simultaneous winning.
Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 140 is a double winning, the rotation stop control means 180 configures the re-game character according to the operation timing of the stop switch 38. Either a combination of symbols 51 to be displayed or a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined combination or a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined combination or a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined combination Both are set so as to be able to be displayed in a stopped stop state.

That is, when the re-game combination and the predetermined combination are won simultaneously, when the stop switch 38 is operated at a predetermined timing, a double stop display is performed, and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-play combination is 1. In addition to stopping at the stop display line 90, the combination of symbols 51 constituting the predetermined combination stops at another stop display line.
On the other hand, if the re-game combination and the predetermined combination are won simultaneously, if the stop switch 38 is operated at different timing, a single stop display is performed, and the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination is Although it stops at one stop display line 90, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the predetermined combination does not stop at the other stop display lines 90, or the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the predetermined combination is one stop display line 90 However, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-playing combination does not stop on the other stop display lines 90. In other words, only one of the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-playing combination or the combination of symbols 51 constituting the predetermined combination is stopped on any one of the stop display lines 90.

Specifically, the rotating reel 25 has a symbol arrangement in which both the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-playing combination and the combination of symbols 51 constituting the predetermined combination can be stopped on different stop display lines 90, respectively. The symbol arrangement is arranged so that only one of the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-playing combination or the combination of symbols 51 constituting the predetermined combination can be stopped on any one of the stop display lines 90. Place in 25. As a result, even in the case of overlapping winning, it is possible to set so that either single stop display or double stop display is performed depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 38.
Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, control is performed so that different processing is performed when the single stop display is performed and when the double stop display is performed.

In other words, the gaming machine according to the present invention may be either a combination of symbols 51 constituting a re-game or a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined role when a re-game role and a predetermined role are won simultaneously. The predetermined process is performed when one of them is stopped and displayed, but when both the combination of symbols 51 that constitute the replaying combination and the combination of symbols 51 that constitute the predetermined combination are stopped and displayed, the predetermined process is performed. Control is performed so that predetermined processing different from the above is performed.
Moreover, the content of the process performed in each of the case where the independent stop display is performed and the case where the overlap stop display is performed is not particularly limited.

  For example, when the overlapping stop display is performed, it is possible to set so as to give a privilege that is more advantageous to the player than when the single stop display is performed. Specifically, it is set so that an advantageous game (for example, an assist time game (AT game)) is executed both when a single stop display of a re-game player is displayed and when a double stop display is displayed. In the case where a single stop display is made in a gaming machine, the number of continuations of advantageous games executed based on this is a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), but a double stop display is made Can be set such that the number of continuations of the advantageous game executed based on this is greater than a predetermined number (for example, 50 times).

In addition, in a gaming machine that is set so that a predetermined number of game media are paid out when a single combination of a predetermined combination is displayed, only a replay is displayed when a single stop display of a recombination combination is displayed. Is executed and only a predetermined number of game media are paid out when the predetermined combination is displayed as a single stop display, but when a double stop display is displayed, a predetermined number of game media is paid out and A replay can be set to be executed. In other words, when the overlap stop display is made, the re-game is performed while acquiring a predetermined number of game media, and as a result, more game media can be acquired.
(Action / Effect)
According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the winning lottery means 140 can determine the double winning that will be won for both the re-game player and the predetermined role in one lottery. If the lottery result of 140 is a double winning, the rotation stop control means 180 causes the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination or the symbols 51 constituting the predetermined role according to the operation timing of the stop switch 38. A single stop display in which any one of the combinations is stopped, or a duplicate stop display in which both the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-playing combination and the combination of symbols 51 constituting the predetermined combination is displayed is possible. It has become. Then, different processing is performed when the single stop display is performed and when the double stop display is performed.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the overlap stop display is performed, a more special impression can be given in advancing the game as compared with the case where the single stop display is performed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in the overlapping stop display and to give a new gaming feeling.
(Second invention)
In the second invention, in addition to the features of the first invention, the gaming machine can execute a normal game as a general game and a special game as a game advantageous to the player over the normal game. When the combination of the symbols 51 that are set and constitute the predetermined combination is stopped and displayed, a predetermined number of game media are paid out, and when the overlap stop display is displayed, the predetermined number of game media in the game Is set to be executed and re-game is executed, and in both the normal game and the special game, the winning lottery means 140 can determine the double winning, and the rotation stop control means 180 Either stop display of single stop display or double stop display is possible, and the role lottery means 140 is set to determine the duplicate win with a higher probability during the special game than during the normal game thing And features.

Specifically, the lottery table 143 includes a lottery table 143 during a normal game and a lottery table 143 during a special game. Both the lottery table 143 during a normal game and the lottery table 143 during a special game are replayed. A winning area (duplicate winning area) determined to be a winning combination of a role and a predetermined role is provided. Then, the ratio of the overlapping winning area in all the numerical value areas of the lottery table 143 is set so that the lottery table 143 in the special game is larger than the lottery table 143 in the normal game. As a result, during the special game, the duplicate winning is determined with a higher probability than during the normal game.
(Action / Effect)
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a normal game and a special game are executed. In both the normal game and the special game, the winning lottery means 140 can determine the overlapping winning combination, and the rotation stop control means 180 displays either the single stop display or the double stop display. Further, the role lottery means 140 determines the duplicate winning with higher probability during the special game than during the normal game.

That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-playing combination and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the predetermined combination are stopped at the same time during the special game as well as during the normal game. When the game is stopped at the same time, a predetermined number of game media are paid out and the re-game is executed in the game.
During the special game, the duplicate winning is determined with a higher probability than during the normal game. Therefore, the probability that a re-game is performed while acquiring a predetermined number of game media during a special game is high. Therefore, the probability that a predetermined number of game media can be acquired without consuming the game medium is high during a special game. It becomes. This makes it possible to increase the so-called net increase in the number of game media (the number obtained by subtracting the number of game media used from the number of game media paid out) during the special game, so that the game can be played more efficiently during the special game. In addition to being able to make progress, it is possible to enhance the interest in displaying the overlapping stop during special games.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
That is, according to the first invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest in overlapping stop display and giving a new gaming feeling.
Further, according to the second invention, in addition to the effects of the first invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of progressing the game more efficiently during the special game.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of input and output of the control device of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the 1st form of this invention, Comprising: It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a role lottery means, a lottery table, and a rotation stop control means. FIG. 3 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external front view showing the back side of the front door and the inside of the housing in a state where the front door of the slot machine is opened according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view of the appearance of the display window of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the 1st form of the present invention, and is a schematic diagram showing a lottery table. It is the 1st form of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline | summary of operation | movement of a slot machine. It is the 1st form of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline of a role lottery process among operation | movement of a slot machine. It is the 1st form of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline of a rotation reel stop process among operation | movement of a slot machine. It is the 1st form of this invention, Comprising: It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a stop mode determination process among operation | movement of a slot machine.

(First form)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Slot machine 10)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a slot machine 10 that is a medal gaming machine, and uses a disk-shaped gaming medal as a gaming medium.
As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 includes a box-shaped housing 20 that opens to the front side (the direction of the player facing the slot machine 10 when viewed from the slot machine 10), and the front surface of the housing 20. The front door 30 is configured to open and close the opening.

(Case 20)
As shown in FIG. 4, the casing 20 is provided with an intermediate plate 26 that partitions the internal space of the casing 20 into two upper and lower spaces near the center in the height direction. In the space below the middle plate 26 in the housing 20, a power supply device 28 for supplying power to various devices provided in the slot machine 10 and a game medal are stored and a role is formed. A hopper unit 27 and the like for paying out game medals when a combination of symbols 51 is displayed is installed. In addition, devices other than these devices can be installed in the space below the middle plate 26 in the housing 20.
Further, in the space above the middle plate 26 in the housing 20, a main board unit 29a having a board for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10 and a reel unit 21 having a plurality of rotating reels 25, Is installed. It should be noted that devices other than these devices can be installed in the space above the intermediate plate 26 in the housing 20.

The main board unit 29a is composed of a main board on which various electronic components such as an IC are mounted, and a board case for storing the main board. As shown in FIG. It is installed in a state of being fixed to a back plate constituting the back portion. Further, the main board constitutes a main control device (not shown) for controlling the game of the slot machine 10 among the control devices 100 that control the operation of the slot machine 10.
The reel unit 21 is a main device used in the game of the slot machine 10, and is installed in a state of being placed on the intermediate plate 26. Although not particularly shown, the reel unit 21 is composed of three stepping motors fixed to the frame and three rotary reels 25 fixed to the rotation shaft of each stepping motor. Specifically, the rotary reel 25 includes a left reel 22 located on the left side in FIG. 3, a right reel 24 located on the right side in FIG. 3, and between the left reel 22 and the right reel 24. The middle reel 23 is positioned. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 51 are displayed around each rotating reel 25 (see FIG. 5). Further, these rotating reels 25 rotate around the rotation axis of the stepping motor so that a pattern 51 of the rotating reel 25 passes from the upper side to the lower side through a display window 34 described later.

(Front door 30)
The front door 30 is a plate-like door that is rotatably supported by a hinge (not shown) provided at the left end of the housing 20 and covers the front opening of the housing 20.
As shown in FIG. 3, the front door 30 has a lamp 52 as an effect device 50 that is turned on and off according to the gaming state, and an effect device 50 for performing various effects and notifications. A decorative portion 31 including a liquid crystal display device 53 as the above is provided.
In addition, an upper panel 32a is provided at the front center of the front door 30. Further, a lower panel 32b is provided at the lower front portion of the front door 30. In addition, a medal payout opening 40 for paying out game medals from a hopper unit 27 provided inside the housing 20 is provided in the lower center of the front door 30 (below the lower panel 32b). In addition, one speaker 54 is provided as an effect device 50 for outputting sound at the lower part of the front door 30 and on both sides of the medal payout opening 40. Further, below the medal payout opening 40, a medal tray 41 that can store game medals paid out from the medal payout opening 40 is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a sub-board unit comprising a sub-board on which various electronic components such as ICs and a board case for housing the sub-board are housed in the upper center of the rear surface of the front door 30. 29b is provided. The sub-board constitutes a sub-control device (not shown in particular) for performing control related to effects in the control device 100 that controls the operation of the slot machine 10.
In addition, an operation unit 33 that protrudes to the front side is provided between the upper panel 32a and the lower panel 32b on the front surface of the front door 30.
A medal slot 44 for inserting a game medal is provided at the right end of the upper surface of the operation unit 33 in order to bet a game medal when starting a game. Further, a bet switch for replacing a credit medal, which is a medal electronically stored in the slot machine 10, with a bet of a game medal, is provided at the upper left end portion of the operation unit 33. This bet switch can be replaced with a single bet switch 36a that can be replaced with one game medal bet, and a maximum of three game medals bet that can be bet to start a game. The bet switch 36b and these switches are provided side by side. A settlement switch 39 for settlement of credit medals is provided at the front left end of the operation unit 33. A lever-like start switch 37 for starting rotation of all three rotary reels 25 is provided on the right side of the settlement switch 39. Further, in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 33, three stop switches 38 corresponding to the respective rotary reels 25 and for individually stopping the rotation of the respective rotary reels 25 are provided. Further, a key hole 42 for unlocking the front door 30 is provided at the right front end portion of the operation unit 33.

In addition, a display window 34 is formed in the center of the upper panel 32a so that the symbols 51 of the three rotary reels 25 provided in the housing 20 can be visually recognized.
The display window 34 is provided in front of the three rotary reels 25. When the rotation of all the three rotary reels 25 is stopped, a plurality (21 pieces) displayed around each rotary reel 25 is displayed. 3) of symbols 51) can be displayed, that is, visually recognized. That is, when all three rotating reels 25 are stopped, as shown in FIG. 5, three symbols 51 are displayed vertically in the display position corresponding to each rotating reel 25 in the display window 34, respectively. . In other words, three symbols 51 are displayed at the upper, middle and lower positions in the display window 34, respectively. In the display window 34, a total of nine symbols 51 arranged in three columns and three rows are displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that any one of the rotary reels 25 in the display window 34 is stopped with the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24 stopped. There are a total of five stop display lines 90 formed by connecting the stop positions of one symbol 51 in a straight line.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, a stop display line 90 that connects the middle position of the left reel 22, the middle position of the middle reel 23, and the middle position of the right reel 24 is a middle line 91. Further, an upper line 92 is a stop display line 90 that connects the upper position of the left reel 22, the upper position of the middle reel 23, and the upper position of the right reel 24 in a straight line. Further, a stop display line 90 that connects the lower position of the left reel 22, the lower position of the middle reel 23, and the lower position of the right reel 24 is a lower line 93. A stop display line 90 that connects the lower position of the left reel 22, the middle position of the middle reel 23, and the upper position of the right reel 24 is a right upper line 94. A stop display line 90 that connects the upper position of the left reel 22, the middle position of the middle reel 23, and the lower position of the right reel 24 is a right downward line 95.

The stop display line 90 is not limited to a straight line. For example, the stop display line 90 is formed by connecting the symbols 51 stopped at the upper position of the left reel 22, the lower position of the middle reel 23, and the lower position of the right reel 24 with a broken line. Line (L-shaped line), a line (V-shaped line) constructed by connecting the pattern 51 stopped at the upper position of the left reel 22, the lower position of the middle reel 23, and the upper position of the right reel 24 with a broken line Can be determined. The stop display line 90 is not limited to these.
Then, when three game medals are bet to start one game, a predetermined number of stop display lines 90 among the five stop display lines 90 are activated. Then, as a result of the lottery of the role lottery means 140 described later, when a predetermined role described later is won and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the role is stopped on any of the activated stop display lines 90, Profits corresponding to the amount (for example, payout of a predetermined number of game medals or execution of special games) are given.

Also, as shown in FIG. 4, a medal selector for determining whether the game medal inserted through the medal slot 44 is correct or not at a position corresponding to the lower part of the medal slot 44 on the back surface of the front door 30. 43 and a medal sensor 35 for detecting a game medal determined to be an appropriate game medal by the medal selector 43 are provided.
(Control device 100)
As described above, the control device 100 is for controlling the operation of the slot machine 10, and includes the above-described main control device and sub-control device (not particularly shown). Further, as described above, the main control device includes a main substrate, and the sub control device includes a sub substrate.

Each of the main board and the sub board is provided with various electronic components such as a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O. Note that only one CPU may be provided, or a plurality of CPUs may be provided. In addition, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like can be integrated into a one-chip type.
Further, the control device 100 is provided with input means capable of inputting various signals and the like to the control device 100, and output means capable of outputting a control result based on input by the input means. Further, the control device 100 functions as various control means when the CPU reads a program stored in the ROM.

Specifically, the main control device in the control device 100 controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 25 and controls the game by operating the start switch 37 and the stop switch 38. The control device controls effects related to the game.
(Input means of control device 100)
As input means of the control device 100, as shown in FIG. 1, the following switches and the like are connected.
(1) Medal sensor 35
(2) Bet switch (single bet switch 36a, max bet switch 36b)
(3) Start switch 37
(4) Stop switch 38
(5) Checkout switch 39
The input means of the control device 100 is not limited to the switches (1) to (5).

(Medal sensor 35)
As shown in FIG. 3, the medal sensor 35 is a sensor provided at a position corresponding to the lower part of the medal insertion slot 44 on the back surface of the front door 30, and is a game medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 44. This is to detect what is determined as an appropriate game medal by the medal selector 43 described above.
(Bet switch)
As shown in FIG. 3, the bet switch is a switch provided at the left end of the upper surface of the operation unit 33, and is for subtracting the number of credit medals and replacing it with a bet of game medals. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a bet switch, a single bet switch 36a that can be replaced with one game medal bet, and a bet of three game medals that is the maximum number that can be bet to start a game. There is provided a max bet switch 36b that can be replaced with

  The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a maximum of three game medals can be bet per game by inserting game medals from the medal insertion slot 44. Further, the game medals inserted into the slot machine 10 are formed so as to be electronically stored (credited) up to a predetermined number (for example, 50). The credited number of game medals is displayed on a predetermined display device (not shown). When the number of credit medals is displayed on the display device, a game medal can be bet by operating a bet switch instead of inserting a game medal into the medal slot 44. That is, the start switch 37 can be made operable. Specifically, when the single bet switch 36a is operated, “1” is subtracted from the display on the display device, and one game medal is bet. Further, when the max bet switch 36b is operated, the display on the display device is decremented by "3", and three game medals are bet. As the bet switch, a switch for two sheets bet can be provided.

In addition, betting of game medals can be performed not only by inserting game medals into the medal insertion slot 44 or by operating the bet switch, but also by using both.
(Start switch 37)
As shown in FIG. 3, the start switch 37 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation unit 33 and has a lever shape that protrudes to the front side. The start switch 37 can start driving the reel unit 21 on the condition that a game medal is betted and on the condition that a combination of symbols 51 constituting a re-gamer to be described later is stopped and displayed. It is possible.

Here, the “re-playing combination” is one of the combinations drawn by the combination lottery means 140 described later. When the re-game combination is won by lottery by the combination lottery means 140, and the symbol 51 ("REPLAY") constituting the re-play game is stopped on any of the activated stop display lines 90, the game medal The game can be played again without making a new bet.
In addition, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment starts the next game until a predetermined time (a so-called wait time, for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses after the start switch 37 of the previous game is operated. Even if the start switch 37 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 25 does not start or the operation of the stop switch 38 becomes invalid even if the rotary reel 25 starts rotating. In other words, when the start switch 37 is operated, whether the rotating reel 25 starts to rotate on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start switch 37 of the previous game of the game is operated. Alternatively, the stop switch 38 is configured to be effective.

(Stop switch 38)
As shown in FIG. 3, the stop switch 38 is a switch provided in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 33, and is for stopping the driving of the reel unit 21. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the stop switch 38 includes three switches corresponding to the left reel 22, the middle reel 23, and the right reel 24. One is provided side by side at a position corresponding to the lower side.
Then, by operating the stop switch 38 corresponding to each rotary reel 25, the corresponding rotary reel 25 is configured to stop rotating.

Further, the stop switch 38 can be operated when the rotation speed of all the rotation reels 25 reaches a predetermined constant speed after the rotation reel 25 starts rotating by the operation of the start switch 37. It is formed as follows.
(Checkout switch 39)
As shown in FIG. 3, the settlement switch 39 is a switch provided at the left end of the front surface of the operation unit 33. Is for.
(Output means of control device 100)
As the output means of the control apparatus 100, the following are connected as shown in FIG.

(1) Reel unit 21
(2) Hopper unit 27
(3) Production device 50 (lamp 52, liquid crystal display device 53, speaker 54)
Note that the output means of the control device 100 is not limited to (1) to (3).
(Reel unit 21)
The reel unit 21 is composed of three stepping motors (not shown) fixed to a predetermined frame and a total of three rotating reels 25 fixed to the rotation shafts of the stepping motors. Yes. Each rotary reel 25 includes a rotary drum (not shown) formed in a cylindrical shape, and a tape-like reel tape (not shown) attached around the rotary drum. Yes. A plurality of kinds of symbols 51 such as “7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “bell”, “cherry”, and “REPLAY” are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape in each rotary reel 25 at substantially equal intervals in the rotation direction. Are displayed in a predetermined arrangement. The rotating reel 25 rotates around the rotation axis of the stepping motor so that the symbol 51 displayed on the rotating reel 25 passes from the upper side to the lower side through the display window 34. Yes.

In addition, an index (not shown) used for detecting the rotation of the rotary reel 25 is provided at a predetermined position of each rotary reel 25, and a predetermined sensor (for example, for example, detecting the passage of the index) Photo sensors, magnetic sensors, touch sensors, etc.) are provided. Then, the rotational position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated based on the pulse signal output from the stepping motor after each rotary reel 25 starts rotating and the index is detected by a predetermined sensor. The stop control is performed by detecting and stopping the rotating reel 25 at a predetermined position.
Further, in the rotary reel 25 in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols 51 (“REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”) constituting a re-playing role described later and a combination of symbols 51 constituting a bell role as a predetermined role ( "Bell", "Bell" and "Bell") can be stopped simultaneously on the two stop display lines 90, and either the combination of symbols 51 constituting the replay combination or the combination of symbols 51 constituting the bell combination Only one of them includes an arrangement of symbols that can be stopped on any one of the stop display lines 90.

(Hopper unit 27)
As shown in FIG. 4, the hopper unit 27 is provided in the space below the middle plate 26 in the housing 20, and a game result such as a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined role being stopped and displayed. The game medal is paid out to the player based on the above.
(Director 50)
The effect device 50 is for executing the effect. Specifically, various effects such as notifying the player of the winning etc. are triggered by the input of a predetermined effect control signal output from the control device 100. It is for performing the production of.

Specifically, as the production device 50, as shown in FIG. 3, the lamp 52, the liquid crystal display device 53, and the lower part of the front door 30 provided on the decoration portion 31, and one on both sides of the medal payout opening 40 are provided. A speaker 54 and the like are provided. Note that the rendering device 50 is not limited to these devices, and may include an image display device such as a CRT display device, a dot matrix display device, or an electroluminescence display device.
The lamp 52 is for exciting the game or notifying that a predetermined combination is won by blinking, turning on or off the light source. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 53 is for performing game effects and various notifications by displaying characters and images (still images and moving images). In addition, the speaker 54 is for performing a game effect and various notifications by outputting predetermined sound effects and BGM.

Specifically, when a predetermined game (for example, a BB game) is started or a predetermined combination is won, the game control means 120 described later sends a BB game start signal or a win to the effect control means 200 described later. Output a signal. Then, the effect control means 200 selects predetermined effect data in response to the input of the signal, and outputs a control signal based on the effect data to the effect device 50. Then, the rendering device 50 outputs the content of the rendering based on the rendering data, triggered by the input of the control signal output by the rendering control means 200.
(Control means of control device 100)
As described above, when the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM as described above, the control device 100 roughly functions as the following control means (1) to (7) as shown in FIG.

(1) Game control means 120
(2) Role lottery means 140
(3) Rotation start control means 160
(4) Rotation position detection means 170
(5) Rotation stop control means 180
(6) Stop mode determination means 200
(7) Production control means 300
Note that the control device 100 is not limited to the control means (1) to (7) described above, and may include other means.

(Game control means 120)
The game control means 120 is for controlling the progress of the game. Specifically, the game control means 120 controls various devices in the game such as rotation and stop of the rotating reel 25 and payout of game medals by the hopper unit 27. It is for controlling the progress according to various games.
Here, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a normal game which is a general game, a special game (BB game, which is a game different from the normal game and gives a player a greater profit than the normal game) RB game).
Note that the game is not limited to these. For example, unlike a normal game, a replay time game (RT game) in which the winning probability of a re-gamer is higher than that during a normal game, and a result of a lottery by a role lottery means 140 You may have the advantageous game which can give a predetermined privilege with respect to a player, such as the assist time game (AT game) which alert | reports information.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game control means 120 is roughly divided into the following means.
(1) Normal game control means 121
(2) Special game control means 122
Further, the game control means 120 is not limited to the means (1) and (2) described above.
(Normal game control means 121)
The normal game control means 121 is for controlling a normal game that is a general game.
Specifically, when the start switch 37 is operated on the condition that a game medal is bet by inserting a game medal or by operating a bet switch, a predetermined lottery means 140, which will be described later, determines in advance. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win any of the plurality of roles. Along with this, all three rotary reels 25 start to rotate. Thereafter, when one predetermined stop switch 38 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 25 corresponding to the stop switch 38 is stopped. When all three stop switches 38 have been operated, the rotation of the three rotary reels 25 is stopped. At this time, when the combination of symbols 51 constituting the winning combination by the winning lottery means 140 is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined profit corresponding to the winning combination is given. The predetermined profit can be given, for example, by paying out a predetermined number of game medals or executing the above-mentioned special game or advantageous game.

In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a combination, there is no game medal payout, but a re-game player who can play the game again without newly inserting a game medal and a small number of game medal to be paid out. And a special game combination (BB game combination, RB game combination, etc.) related to a special game that can give a player even greater profit than the small combination and the re-playing combination.
In addition, the small role includes a cherry role, a watermelon role, a bell role, etc., and the bell role corresponds to a predetermined role.
Specifically, the re-playing role is configured by a combination of symbols 51 of “REPLAY” (“REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”). When the combination of “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, and “REPLAY” is stopped on any of the stop display lines 90, the next game is played under the same conditions as the game without inserting a new game medal (that is, replaying). Play a game).

Of the small roles, the cherry role is a combination of the “Cherry” symbol 51 and another symbol 51 (“Cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY” (ANY may be any symbol 51)). Composed. When the combination of “cherry”, “ANY”, and “ANY” is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number (for example, two) of game medals are paid out.
Among the small roles, the watermelon role is configured by a combination of the “watermelon” symbols 51 (“watermelon”, “watermelon”, “watermelon”). When the combination of “watermelon”, “watermelon”, and “watermelon” is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game medals are paid out.

In addition, among the small roles, the bell role as a predetermined role is composed of a combination of symbols 51 of “Bell”, which is a symbol 51 different from the symbol 51 constituting the re-playing role (“Bell” “Bell” “Bell”). Is done. When the combination of “bell”, “bell”, and “bell” is stopped on any stop display line 90, a predetermined number (for example, eight) of game medals are paid out.
The BB game combination is composed of a combination of symbols “7” 51 (“7” “7” “7”). When the combination of “7”, “7”, and “7” is stopped on any stop display line 90, the game shifts to the BB game. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game medals are not paid out and the game proceeds to the BB game. However, after a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game medals are paid out, the BB game is paid out. You may set so that it may transfer to a game.

Further, the RB game combination is constituted by a combination of symbols “BAR” 51 (“BAR”, “BAR”, “BAR”). When the combination of “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” is stopped on any stop display line 90, the RB game is started. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game medals are not paid out, and the game proceeds to the RB game. However, after a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game medals are paid out, the RB game is paid out. You may set so that it may transfer to a game.
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, for the re-playing role and the bell role (predetermined role), a single lottery in which one of the roles is won in one lot by the role lottery means 140 described later, or In addition, it is determined that a duplicate winning that will result in winning both the re-playing role and the bell role is determined.

In addition, as a combination related to the overlapping winning combination, not only two types of re-game combination and bell combination but also three or more types of combination can be set. For example, three types, that is, a re-playing role, a bell role, and a cherry role, can be set as the winning combination. That is, in this case, if the result of the lottery by the combination lottery means 140 is a winning combination, three types of combinations, that is, a re-playing combination, a bell combination, and a cherry combination are won simultaneously.
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the rotation stop control means 180, which will be described later, is a combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination when the re-play game combination and the bell combination (predetermined combination) are won. “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”) and the combination of symbols 51 constituting the bell role (“BELL”, “BELL”, “BELL”) can be stopped on the stop display line 90. When the stop switch 38 is operated, the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-playing combination is stopped on one stop display line 90, and the combination of symbols 51 constituting the bell combination is displayed on another stop display line 90. The stop control of the rotary reel 25 is performed so as to stop at the same time (that is, so as to perform the overlap stop display).

In other words, the rotation stop control means 180 performs stop control of the rotary reel 25 so that the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination and the bell combination stops simultaneously on different stop display lines 90. Yes.
In addition, even when the re-game combination and the bell combination are won, the stop switch 38 can be stopped at the re-game single stop timing at which only the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-play combination can be stopped on the stop display line 90 Is operated so that the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination does not stop on any stop display line 90, and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the replay combination is any stop display line 90. The stop control of the rotary reel 25 is performed so as to stop at once (that is, so as to perform single stop display of the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-game player).

On the contrary, when the stop switch 38 is operated at the bell single stop timing at which only the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell role can be stopped on the stop display line 90, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the replay role Does not stop on any stop display line 90, and the combination of symbols 51 constituting the bell role stops on any stop display line 90 (that is, the symbol 51 constituting the bell role) In this way, stop control of the rotary reel 25 is performed.
On the other hand, when only the re-playing combination is won, even if the stop switch 38 is operated at the above-described overlapped stop timing, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination is displayed on any stop display line 90. The stop control of the rotary reel 25 is performed so that the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game player stops on any one of the stop display lines 90 so as not to stop. In addition, when only the bell role is elected, even if the stop switch 38 is operated at the above-described overlap stop timing, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-playing role is on any stop display line 90. Stop control of the rotary reel 25 is performed so that the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination stops on any one of the stop display lines 90 so as not to stop.

Then, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the re-game combination and the bell combination are won, the re-play is executed when only the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-play game combination is stopped on the stop display line 90. In addition, when only the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination is stopped on the stop display line 90, eight game medals are paid out.
On the other hand, when the re-game combination and the bell combination are won, both the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-play combination and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination are simultaneously displayed on the stop display line 90. When stopped, the re-game is executed after eight game medals have been paid out. That is, eight game medals can be obtained, and the next game can be performed under the same conditions as the game without newly inserting a game medal.

(Special game control means 122)
The special game control means 122 is for controlling a special game (BB game, RB game) that can give a player a larger profit than a normal game.
The RB game is a game in which a game in which a predetermined specific combination (in this embodiment, a bell combination) is won with high probability is performed under a certain condition. In addition, the BB game is a game that can execute a game similar to a normal game (BB game general game) and can shift to an RB game under certain conditions during the game.
Specifically, when shifting to the BB game, the game is started by betting of a predetermined number of game medals as in the normal game. Then, when all the rotations of the three rotary reels 25 are stopped, a game medal is paid out depending on whether or not the combination of symbols 51 corresponding to the combination on the stop display line 90 is stopped.

In addition, when a combination of specific symbols 51 for shifting to the RB game is stopped on the stop display line 90 during the BB game, the RB game is subsequently shifted. After the RB game is finished, the same lottery and control as in the normal game are performed. It should be noted that the transition to the RB game is not performed as described above, and the transition to the RB game is started as soon as the BB game is started, and the transition to the RB game is resumed as soon as the predetermined number of RB games are finished. Can also be set. That is, it is possible to set so that a game in the RB game state is always executed when the BB game is started.
When the number of game medals paid out during the BB game exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 465), the BB game ends. Further, as the BB game end condition, other conditions can be set instead of the total number of game medals to be paid out as described above.

In addition, when a transition is made to the RB game, a game medal is paid out when a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined specific combination (Bell combination in this embodiment) is stopped on a predetermined stop display line 90. Is done. In the RB game, the combination of the symbols 51 “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR” stops on the stop display line 90 during the normal game, so that the RB game also shifts from the normal game.
Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the same way as in the normal game, during the BB game general game and the RB game, the re-playing role and the bell role (predetermined role) are obtained by one lottery by the role lottery means 140. ) It is possible to decide the duplicate winning that will be won by either. When the re-game combination and the bell combination are won, and the stop switch 38 is operated at the above-described overlap stop timing, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination is 1 on the stop display line 90. The rotation stop control means 180 controls the rotation of the rotary reel 25 so that the combination of symbols 51 constituting the bell combination stops on the other stop display line 90.

Therefore, even during the BB game general game or the RB game, when the re-playing role and the bell role are won, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-playing role and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell role are When both of them stop on the stop display line 90 at the same time, the re-game is executed after eight game medals are paid out. In other words, 8 game medals can be acquired, and the next game can be performed under the same conditions as the game without newly inserting a game medal, and can be acquired by a BB game or an RB game. The number of game medals (net increase) can be increased.
In addition, as described above, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to start the next game until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses after the start switch 37 of the previous game is operated. Even if the start switch 37 is operated, the rotation reel 25 does not start rotating or the operation of the stop switch 38 is invalidated even if the rotation reel 25 starts rotating. When the re-playing role and the bell role are won in duplicate during the general game or the RB game, or when they are stopped and displayed at the same time, the predetermined time is shortened (the predetermined time is set to “0”). It may also be set).

(Role lottery means 140)
The role lottery means 140 is for determining the winning or non-winning of any of a plurality of predetermined roles by lottery, specifically based on a predetermined winning probability, A lottery is performed to determine which role has been played or lost.
As shown in FIG. 2, the role lottery means 140 includes the following means when roughly classified.
(1) Random number generation means 141
(2) Random number extraction means 142
(3) Lottery table 143
(4) Winning determination means 144
(5) Flag establishment means 145
Further, the combination lottery means 140 is not limited to the means (1) to (5) described above.

(Random number generator 141)
The random number generating means 141 is for generating a random number within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).
(Random number extraction means 142)
The random number extraction unit 142 is for extracting the random number generated by the random number generation unit 141 when the start switch 37 is operated.
(Lottery table 143)
The lottery table 143 is provided with a plurality of winning areas having a predetermined numerical area corresponding to the winning combination within the range of the numerical area taken by the random number generated by the random number generating means 141.

Here, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a lottery table 143 is provided for each game (normal game, special game). And when performing the winning determination mentioned later, the game at that time is referred. That is, the difference in game means that the lottery tables 143 that are referred to in the determination of winning are different. Note that the lottery table 143 may be provided for each set value for determining the pitch rate.
Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, as a lottery table 143, a normal game lottery table 146 referred to in a win determination during a normal game, and a BB game among special games. The BB game lottery table 147 referred to in the winning determination in the middle and the RB game lottery table 148 referred to in the winning determination in the RB game in the special game are provided.

(Normal game lottery table 146)
As described above, the normal game lottery table 146 is the lottery table 143 that is referred to in the winning determination during the normal game.
The normal game lottery table 146 includes a re-playing role winning area (single winning area), a cherry role winning area, a bell role winning area (single winning area), a watermelon role winning area, A winning combination area (overlapping winning area) of a game combination and a bell combination, a special winning combination (BB game combination, RB game combination), and a lost area are set at a predetermined ratio.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the lottery table 146 for normal games includes a numerical area “0 to 7000” among the numerical areas “0 to 65535” taken by the random number generated by the random number generator 141. The single winning area for the re-playing role, the numerical area “7001 to 12000” is the winning area for the cherry role, the numerical area “12001 to 17000” is the single winning area for the bell role, and the numerical area “17001 to 20000” is the watermelon The winning combination area of the combination, the numerical area of “20001 to 22000” is the overlapping winning area of the re-playing combination and the bell combination, the numerical area of “22001 to 22250” is the winning combination area of the BB game combination, and the numerical value of “22251 to 22500” The area is set as the winning area for the RB game combination, and the numerical area “22501 to 65535” is set as the lost area.

Here, the overlapping winning area of the re-game role and the bell role is an area where both the re-game role and the bell role will be won, and the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 142 belongs to the overlapping winning area. At the same time, it is determined that the re-game combination is won, and at the same time, it is determined that the Bell combination is won.
(BB game lottery table 147)
The BB game lottery table 147 is referred to in the winning determination during the BB game general game.
In the BB game lottery table 147, as shown in FIG. 6, an RB game role winning area, a replaying role and a bell role winning area (overlapping winning area), a cherry role winning area, a bell role Role selection area (single winning area), watermelon role winning area,
In addition, the loss area is set at a predetermined ratio.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the BB game lottery table 147, among the numerical areas “0 to 65535” taken by the random numbers generated by the random number generating means 141, the numerical area “0 to 40000” is the RB. The winning combination area of the game role, the numerical area of “40001-48000” is the overlapping winning area of the re-playing role and the bell role, the numerical area of “480001-53000” is the winning area of the cherry role, and the numerical value of “53001-60000” The area is set as the single winning area for the role of bell, the numerical area “60001 to 63000” is the winning area for the role of watermelon, and the numerical area “63001 to 65535” is set as the lost area.
As described above, in the BB game lottery table 147, the ratio of the re-playing role and the bell role overlapping winning area to the whole numerical value area is the re-playing role for all the numerical value areas in the normal game lottery table 146. And the percentage occupied by the overlapping winning area of the role of Bell. As a result, the duplicate winning is determined with a higher probability during the BB game general game than during the normal game.

(RB game lottery table 148)
As described above, the RB game lottery table 148 is referred to in the winning determination during the RB game.
In the RB game lottery table 148, as shown in FIG. 6, a re-playing role and a bell role winning area (overlapping winning area), a bell role winning area (single winning area), and a loss area Are set at a predetermined rate.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the RB game lottery table 148, among the numerical areas “0 to 65535” taken by the random numbers generated by the random number generating means 141, the numerical area “0 to 40000” is reproduced. The overlapping winning area for the game role and the bell role, the numerical area “40001 to 60000” is set as the single winning area for the bell role, and the numerical area “60001 to 65535” is set as the lost area.

As described above, in the RB game lottery table 148, the ratio of the re-playing role and the bell role overlapping winning area to the entire numerical value area is the re-playing role for all the numerical value areas in the normal game lottery table 146. And the percentage occupied by the overlapping winning area of the role of Bell. As a result, during the RB game, the duplicate winning is determined with a higher probability than during the normal game.
(Winning determination means 144)
The winning determination means 144 is for determining which winning area of the lottery table 143 the random number extracted by the random number extracting means 142 belongs to.

Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the random number extraction unit 142 extracts the random number generated by the random number generation unit 141 when the start switch 37 is operated. Then, the winning determination unit 144 determines whether the extracted random number belongs to which winning area of the lottery table 143 corresponding to the game at this time. When the extracted random number is determined by the winning determination means 144 to belong to a predetermined winning area, the winning corresponding to the winning area is won. On the other hand, when it is determined that the random number does not belong to any winning area (that is, when it is determined that the random number belongs to the lost area), it is lost.
(Flag establishment means 145)
The flag establishment means 145 is for establishing a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination when the winning determining means 144 determines that a predetermined winning combination has been won.

  Here, establishment of the winning flag means a state in which a numerical value stored in a predetermined memory is a predetermined value. For example, when the numerical value stored in the predetermined memory corresponding to the BB game combination is “1”, it can be set that the winning flag of the BB game combination is established. On the other hand, when the numerical value stored in the memory is “0”, it can be set that the winning flag for the BB game combination is not established. That is, when the BB game is not won, the numerical value stored in the memory is “0”, but when the BB game combination is won by the combination lottery means 140, the numerical value stored in the memory is It becomes “1”, and the winning flag for the BB game combination is established. The winning flag is set when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 140 is a win for a small role, or when the lottery result is a win for a special game player such as a BB game. There are special winning flags.

  The small role winning flag is valid only in a game in which the winning flag is established. Specifically, when a predetermined small combination is won by the combination lottery means 140, a predetermined small combination winning flag is established (the numerical value stored in the corresponding memory is changed from “0” to “1”). In this game, when the combination of symbols 51 constituting the small combination corresponding to the small combination winning flag is stopped and displayed, since the winning state of the small combination is canceled, the winning flag is also canceled (corresponding The numerical value stored in the memory is changed from “1” to “0”). Further, in the game, when the combination of symbols 51 constituting the small combination corresponding to the small combination winning flag is not stopped and displayed (that is, the combination of symbols 51 constituting the small combination is displayed as one of the stop display lines. The winning flag is also canceled when it cannot be stopped at 90).

On the other hand, the special winning flag can be carried over to the next game. That is, in a game in which a special winning flag is established, if the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the special gaming combination corresponding to the special winning flag is not stopped and displayed, the special winning flag remains established in the next game. (The numerical value stored in the corresponding memory is “1”). The special winning flag remains established until the combination of symbols 51 constituting the special game combination is stopped and displayed. When the combination is stopped and displayed, the special winning flag is canceled. Yes.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the re-playing role and the bell role (predetermined role), a single lottery by the role lottery means 140 (for example, a cherry role and a BB game role) ) Can be set so that it can be won.

(Rotation start control means 160)
The rotation start control means 160 is for performing control related to the start of rotation of the rotary reel 25. Specifically, the rotation start control means 160 receives a start signal output based on the operation of the start switch 37. By being input, a rotation start signal is output to the stepping motors provided on the respective rotary reels 25, and the start of all the rotary reels 25 is started by driving the stepping motors.
Further, when the start switch 37 is operated, the rotation start control means 160 rotates all the rotation reels 25 at a predetermined acceleration, and when the rotation speeds of all the rotation reels 25 reach a predetermined speed, The constant speed rotation is performed at this predetermined speed.

(Rotation position detection means 170)
The rotational position detecting means 170 is for detecting the rotational position of the rotary reel 25 at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated.
Specifically, the rotational position detection means 170 is not particularly shown, but count means for counting the pulse signal output from the stepping motor, reset means for resetting the count value of the pulse signal by the count means Etc.
More specifically, after each rotating reel 25 starts rotating and all the rotating reels 25 rotate at a constant speed, a detection sensor (not shown) passes an index. In response to the detection, the counting means starts counting pulse signals output from the stepping motor. Then, the rotation angle of the index is calculated based on the count value at the time when the stop switch 38 is operated, and thereby the rotation position of the rotary reel 25 at the time is detected. The count value of the pulse signal by the counting means is reset by the reset means each time the passage of the index is detected by a detection sensor (not shown), and a new pulse signal is counted from this point. It is supposed to be.

(Rotation stop control means 180)
The rotation stop control means 180 is for controlling the rotation stop of the rotary reel 25 according to the lottery result by the combination lottery means 140 and the operation timing of the stop switch 38.
Specifically, the rotation stop control means 180 is determined by lottery by the winning lottery means 140 within a range in which the rotary reel 25 can move from the time when the stop switch 38 is operated until the corresponding rotary reel 25 stops. Stops the combination of symbols 51 that make up the winning combination from being stopped on any of the stop display lines 90, while stopping the combination of symbols 51 that make up the winning combination on any of the stop display lines 90 As a result, the rotary reel 25 is stopped.

Here, “the range in which the rotating reel 25 can move from when the stop switch 38 is operated until the corresponding rotating reel 25 stops” is the range of one symbol attached to the rotating reel 25. In the case where the frame is determined to be a frame, the range is a total of 5 frames from the position at which the rotary reel 25 can be stopped immediately (bita stop position) to the position at which the rotary reel 25 rotates four frames.
More specifically, the rotation stop control means 180 according to the present embodiment is executed at the moment when the operation of the stop switch 38 corresponding to one of the rotating reels 25 being rotated is performed. Stop control of the rotary reel 25 based on the game being played (normal game, special game), the result of the lottery by the lottery means 140, and the rotational position of the rotary reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated Is formed to do.

The rotation stop control means 180 has the following means (1) to (4) as shown in FIG.
(1) Stop table 181
(2) Stop table selection means 182
(3) Moving frame number acquisition means 183
(4) Rotation stop control execution means 184
The rotation stop control means 180 is not limited to the means (1) to (4) described above, and may include other means.

(Stop table 181)
The stop table 181 is a table for determining the stop position of the symbol 51. Specifically, the stop table 181 is operated until the rotary reel 25 stops after the stop switch 38 is operated according to the rotational position of the rotary reel 25. The number of moving frames is predetermined. In other words, the stop table 181 determines how many frames (any number of frames from 0 frame to 4 frames) from the bitter stop position to stop the rotation reel 25 according to a predetermined condition. It is determined for each.
Specifically, in the stop table 181, the combination for which the winning flag is established while the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the combination for which the winning flag is not established does not stop on any of the stop display lines 90. The stop position is determined in advance within the above-mentioned range of the number of frames so that the combination of the symbols 51 to be configured stops at any stop display line 90.

Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a stop table 181 is provided for each game and for each lottery result by the combination lottery means 140. Note that only one stop table 181 can be provided for each game and for each lottery result by the winning lottery means 140, or a plurality of stop tables 181 can be provided.
Specifically, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is selected as the stop table 181 in the normal game, the stop table 181 in the case where the special game combination (BB game combination, RB game combination) is won, and the re-playing combination alone. Stop table 181 in the case of the game, the stop table 181 in the case of double winning in the re-playing role and the bell role, the stop table 181 in the case of winning the role of cherry, the stop table 181 in the case of winning the role of the bell alone, won the watermelon role A stop table 181 in case of a case, a stop table 181 in case of a non-winning case (that is, in case of a loss), and the like.

Further, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the re-game combination and the bell combination are won, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-play game combination (“REPLAY”, “REPLAY”, “REPLAY”) and the bell When the stop switch 38 is operated at an overlapping stop timing at which any combination of symbols 51 (“bell”, “bell”, and “bell”) constituting the role can be stopped on the stop display line 90, replay A combination of symbols 51 constituting a combination stops on one stop display line 90, and a combination of symbols 51 constituting a combination of bell stops on another stop display line 90.
In addition, even if the re-game combination and the bell combination are selected, only the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-play game combination can be stopped on the stop display line 90 at the re-game single stop timing. When 38 is operated, the combination of symbols 51 constituting the bell combination does not stop on any stop display line 90, and the combination of symbols 51 constituting the replay combination is any stop display line. It is supposed to stop on 90. On the contrary, when the stop switch 38 is operated at the bell single stop timing at which only the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell role can be stopped on the stop display line 90, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the replay role Does not stop on any stop display line 90, and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell role stops on any stop display line 90.

  On the other hand, when only the re-game combination is won, even if the stop switch 38 is operated at the overlap stop timing, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination is stopped on any stop display line 90. In addition, the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-playing combination is stopped on any stop display line 90. In addition, when only the bell role is won, even if the stop switch 38 is operated at the overlap stop timing, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-playing role is stopped on any stop display line 90. In addition, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell role is stopped on any one of the stop display lines 90.

  That is, in the stop table 181 in the case where the re-game combination and the bell combination are won, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination and the bell when the stop switch 38 is operated at the overlap stop timing. The stop position of the rotary reel 25 is determined so that the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the winning combination stops at two stop display lines 90 that are different at the same time. Further, when the stop switch 38 is operated at a re-game single stop timing different from the overlap stop timing, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination is stopped at any one of the stop display lines 90, and When the stop switch 38 is operated at a bell independent stop timing different from the overlapping stop timing, the stop position of the rotary reel 25 is determined so that the combination of symbols 51 constituting the bell role stops at one of the stop display lines 90. Has been.

Further, in the stop table 181 when only the re-gamer is elected alone, the stop position of the rotary reel 25 is set so that only the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-gamer stops at any one of the stop display lines 90. Has been determined. In addition, in the stop table 181 when only the bell role is elected, the stop position of the rotary reel 25 is determined so that only the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell role stops on one of the stop display lines 90. Has been.
The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment also includes a stop table 181 for special games (BB game, RB game). As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, during the special game as well as during the normal game, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination are displayed in a double stop state. Alternatively, a single stop display is performed. Therefore, the stop table 181 in the special game has the same configuration as the stop table 181 in the normal game described above.

The stop table 181 can also include a stop table 181 that is carrying over the special winning flag in a state where the winning flag of the special game player is carried over. The stop table 181 is not limited to these.
(Stop table selection means 182)
The stop table selection means 182 is for selecting the stop table 181 corresponding to the game being executed at this time and the result of the lottery by the role lottery means 140 when the stop switch 38 is operated. It is.
For example, in a case where a normal game is being executed and a BB game combination is won by lottery by the combination lottery means 140, if any stop switch 38 is operated, the stop table selection means 182 A stop table 181 corresponding to the winning of the BB game combination is selected during the game.

When a plurality of stop tables 181 are provided for each game and for each lottery result by the role lottery means 140, the stop table selection means 182 is a predetermined lottery means (not shown). 1), it is possible to set so that one of the stop tables 181 is selected from the plurality of stop tables 181. The stop table selection means 182 does not perform lottery, but selects one stop table 181 determined in advance based on predetermined conditions (for example, the rotational position of the rotary reel 25, the number of games, etc.). , Can also be set.
(Moving frame number acquisition means 183)
The moving frame number acquisition means 183 moves the rotating reel 25 based on the stop table 181 selected by the stop table selecting means 182 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotating reel 25 when the stop switch 38 is operated. It is for acquiring the number of frames. In other words, the moving frame number acquiring unit 183 uses the selected stop table 181 to calculate the moving frame number detected by the rotating position detecting unit 170 and corresponding to the rotating position of the rotating reel 25 related to the operation of the stop switch 38. Is to get from.

(Rotation stop control execution means 184)
The rotation stop control executing means 184 executes stop control of the corresponding rotary reel 25 based on the number of moving frames acquired by the moving frame number acquiring means 183. That is, the rotation stop control execution means 184 moves the corresponding rotary reel 25 by the acquired number of moving frames, and then stops the rotation.
For example, when the left stop switch is operated, the number of frames to be transferred is determined based on the rotation position of the left reel 22 detected by the rotation position detection unit 170 from the stop table 181 selected by the stop table selection unit 182. The acquisition means 183 acquires the number of moving frames. The left reel 22 stops rotating after moving by the acquired number of moving frames. For example, if the acquired number of moving frames is “1”, the left reel 22 moves one frame from the bitter stop position that can be stopped immediately after the stop switch 38 is operated (ie, one frame slipping). ) To stop.

(Stop mode determination means 200)
The stop mode determining means 200 determines in advance the stop display mode of the symbol 51 that is displayed in a state where the predetermined reel is won and the rotating reel 25 is stopped as a result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 140 according to the winning combination. This is to determine whether or not the combination of the given symbols 51 is present, and to perform control based on the determination result. That is, when the combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined combination is stopped, a control signal corresponding to the combination related to the stop is output.
The stop mode determination unit 200 outputs the control signal to various control units. Then, for example, the game control means 120 to which a predetermined control signal is input controls so that the hopper unit 27 pays out a predetermined number of game medals. In addition, an effect control means 200 (to be described later) to which the control signal is input controls the effect device 50 so that a predetermined effect is performed. Further, the game control means 120 to which the control signal related to the re-game is input performs the re-game. Further, the special game control means 122 to which the control signal related to the special game combination is input starts the special game.

When the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination are stopped and displayed at the same time, the stop mode determination means 200 provides eight games to the game control means 120. A control signal for paying out medals is output, and a control signal related to the re-game is output. Based on these control signals, the game control means 120 controls the hopper unit 27 to pay out eight game medals and executes the re-game.
(Production control means 300)
The effect control means 300 is for executing effects related to the game by the effect devices 50 such as the lamp 52, the liquid crystal display device 53, and the speaker 54, triggered by the input of signals output from various control means. is there. As an effect related to a game, for example, when a winning notification effect for notifying that a predetermined role is won by the role lottery means 140 or a special game (for example, a BB game) is started, There are directing.

Specifically, the effect control means 300 is an effect table for storing various effect data, an effect data selecting means for selecting predetermined effect data from the effect table based on the input signal, Based on the effect data selected by the effect data selection means, an effect execution means for executing an effect by a predetermined effect device 50 is provided.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Next, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
In step 100 shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the start switch 37 has been operated. If it is determined that the start switch 37 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 101. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 37 is not operated, the process returns to step 100.

In step 101, the start switch 37 is turned on based on the operation of the start switch 37. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.
In step 102, a role lottery process is performed by the role lottery means 140. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In Step 103, all the rotation reels 25 start to rotate by the rotation start control means 160. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 38 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 38 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop switch 38 is not operated, the process returns to step 104.

In step 105, the stop switch 38 is turned on based on the operation of the stop switch 38. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 106.
In step 106, rotation stop control processing is performed by the rotation stop control means 180. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 107.
In step 107, it is determined whether all the rotating reels 25 have stopped. If it is determined that all the rotating reels 25 have stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 108. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 25 are not stopped, the process returns to step 104.
In step 108, the stop mode determination unit 200 performs a stop mode determination process. Then, the game ends.

Next, the combination lottery process of step 102 described above will be described using the flow of FIG.
In step 200, the random number extraction unit 142 acquires a random number from the random numbers generated by the random number generation unit 141. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, the acquired random number is stored in a predetermined memory. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.
In step 202, the game currently being executed is obtained. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.

In step 203, the corresponding lottery table 143 is selected based on the acquired game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.
In step 204, the winning determination means 144 determines whether or not the extracted random number belongs to any of the selected winning areas in the lottery table 143. If it is determined that the random number belongs to any winning area, the process proceeds to the next step 205. On the other hand, when it is determined that the random number does not belong to any winning area, that is, the random number belongs to the lost area, the winning lottery process is terminated.
In step 205, the flag establishment means 145 establishes a winning flag for the winning combination corresponding to the winning winning area, and the winning lottery process ends.

Next, the rotating reel stop process in step 106 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the stop table selection means 182 selects the stop table 181 according to the game at the current time and the lottery result by the combination lottery means 140. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the rotational position of the rotary reel 25 corresponding to the operated stop switch 38 is derived by the rotational position detection means 170. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.

In step 302, the number of moving frames is acquired by the moving frame number acquiring unit 183 based on the stop table 181 selected by the stop table selecting unit 182 and the rotational position of the rotary reel 25. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 303.
In step 303, the rotation stop control execution means 184 stops the rotation reel 25 after the rotation reel 25 has been moved by the acquired number of moving frames, and the rotation reel stop processing ends.
Next, the stop mode determination process of step 108 described above will be described using the flow of FIG.
In step 400, whether or not the duplicated stop display has been performed by the stop mode determination means 200, that is, both the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination is the stop display line 90. It is determined whether or not it has stopped. If it is determined that the overlap stop display has been performed, the process proceeds to the next step 401. On the other hand, if it is determined that the overlapping stop display is not performed, the process proceeds to step 404.

In step 401, a control signal based on the stop display of the combination of symbols 51 constituting the bell combination, that is, a control signal for paying out 8 game medals is output. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 402.
In step 402, a control signal based on the stop-display of the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-game player, that is, a control signal for executing the re-game is output. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 403.
In step 403, processing according to the output control signal is executed. Then, the stop mode determination process ends.

In step 404, the stop mode determination means 200 determines whether or not the combination of the symbols 51 constituting any combination has stopped on any stop display line 90. And when it determines with having stopped, it progresses to the following step 405. On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle has not stopped, that is, if it is lost, the process proceeds to step 403.
In step 405, a control signal corresponding to the combination of symbols 51 that are stopped and displayed is output. Then, the process proceeds to Step 403.
(Summary)
According to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning lottery means 140 can determine a duplicate winning that means that both a re-playing role and a bell role as a predetermined role are won in one lottery. If the result of the lottery by the winning lottery means 140 is a double winning, the rotation stop control means 180 causes the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the replaying role or the bell role according to the operation timing of the stop switch 38. A single stop display in which one of the combinations of symbols 51 constituting the symbol is stopped, or a combination in which the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-playing combination and the combination of symbols 51 constituting the bell combination is stopped and displayed. Stop display is possible. And, when the single stop display is made, either the payout of 8 game medals (in the case of the bell role) or the re-game (in the case of the re-playing role) according to the combination of the stopped and displayed symbols 51 Will be executed. On the other hand, when the overlap stop display is made, eight game medals are paid out, and the next game is executed under the same conditions as the game without newly inserting a game medal by executing the re-game. Can be performed.

Therefore, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the overlap stop display is performed, a more special impression can be given in proceeding with the game than when the single stop display is performed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in the overlapping stop display and to give a new gaming feeling.
In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a normal game and a special game are executed. In both the normal game and the special game, the winning lottery means 140 can determine the overlapping winning combination, and the rotation stop control means 180 displays either the single stop display or the double stop display. Further, the role lottery means 140 determines the duplicate winning with higher probability during the special game than during the normal game.

That is, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination and the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination are stopped at the same time during the special game as well as during the normal game. If the game is stopped at the same time, a predetermined number of game media are paid out and the re-game is executed in the game.
Here, as described above, during the special game, the duplicate winning is determined with a higher probability than during the normal game. Therefore, the probability of replaying while acquiring 8 game medals during the special game is high, and therefore, the probability of acquiring 8 game medals without consuming the game medal is high during the special game. It becomes. As a result, the so-called net increase in the number of game medals (the number obtained by subtracting the number of game medals used from the number of game medals paid out) during a special game can be increased. In addition to being able to make progress, it is possible to enhance the interest in displaying the overlapping stop during special games.

Moreover, the said form is applicable also to game machines other than a slot machine. For example, the present invention can be applied to a Parrot (registered trademark) game machine that uses a game ball as a game medium to perform a game similar to a slot machine.
In addition, although it is not an embodiment included in the scope of claims, the combination that can be won in duplicate by one lottery and that is displayed in a duplicated stop is other than a combination of a re-playing combination and a predetermined combination (bell combination) It can also be determined.
For example, as the combination, a combination of a plurality of different small combinations (for example, a combination of bell and watermelon) can be defined. In the case where such a determination is made, when a duplicate stop display is made, game medals corresponding to the total value of the predetermined number of payouts corresponding to each small combination can be paid out. In the case where the upper limit number (for example, 15 sheets) of one payout is set, when the payout exceeding the upper limit number is performed, the exceeding payout number is accumulated by a predetermined counter. At the same time, it is possible to grant a predetermined privilege on the condition that the cumulative value of this counter has reached a predetermined value (for example, increase the number of continued advantageous games executed next time, increase the number of advantageous game stocks, etc.) It can also be set to be.

In addition, as the combination, a combination of a small combination and a special game combination (BB game combination, RB game combination) can be determined. When the overlap stop display is made in such a case, it is possible to pay out game medals according to the small role and to execute a special game.
Further, as the combination, a combination of a plurality of different special game combinations (for example, a BB game and an RB game combination) can be determined. And when the overlap stop display is made in such a case, one special game is executed first, and the other special game is executed continuously after the special gamer is finished. Can be set to

(Modification)
Hereinafter, modifications of the above embodiment will be described.
In the slot machine 10 according to this modification, in addition to the normal game and the special game, as an advantageous game capable of giving a predetermined privilege to the player, a replay in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that during the normal game. Has a time game (RT game). Further, the game control means 120 in the slot machine 10 includes advantageous game control means for executing a replay time game, although not particularly shown.
Then, the advantageous game control means at least one of the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination being stopped and / or the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the bell combination as the predetermined combination being stopped and displayed. When the replay time game is executed, the replay time game is set to be performed more advantageously than when the single stop display is performed when the overlap stop display is performed.

For example, when a single stop display is made, a replay time game is completed by playing a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 games), but when a double stop display is made, the predetermined It can be set so that the replay time game is ended when the game is played more times (for example, 50 games) than the number of times.
In addition, when a single stop display is made, a replay time game is completed by playing a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games), but when a double stop display is made, a special game It can also be set so that the replay time game is ended by winning the combination (BB game, RB game) (that is, the replay time game continues until the special game combination is won).

As advantageous games, not only replay time games, but also assist time games (AT games) for notifying information on the results of lottery by the role lottery means 140, and assist replay time games combining replay time games and assist time games (ART game) or the like.
For example, in a replay time game that ends when a combination of symbols 51 constituting a predetermined predetermined end combination is stopped and displayed, an assist time game for notifying the winning of the end combination is executed. Such an assist replay time game can be provided. When the single stop display is made, the winning combination winning notification is made a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) during the assist replay time game, but the double stop display is made. Can be set so that the notification is performed more than a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times).

Even when the setting is made in this way, when the overlapping stop display is performed, a more special impression can be given in advance of the game as compared with the case where the single stop display is performed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in the overlapping stop display and to give a new gaming feeling.
(Second form)
The slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment is a special game player (BB game game player) related to the execution of a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game as a predetermined game game in which a duplicate win and a duplicate stop display are made at the same time as the re-game player. , RB game combination is acceptable).

  Specifically, in the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment, it is possible to determine the duplicate winning that will be won for both the re-game and the BB game by one lot by the role lottery means 140. When the result of the lottery by the combination lottery means 140 is a double winning, the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination or by the rotation stop control means 180 according to the operation timing of the stop switch 38 The combination of symbols 51 constituting the BB game combination (“7”, “7”, “7”) is stopped or displayed alone, or the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination and the BB game combination Duplicate stop display is possible in which any combination of symbols 51 constituting the stop display is possible.

When the single stop display is made, either the BB game (in the case of the BB game combination) or the replay (in the case of the replay combination) is executed in accordance with the combination of the symbols 51 that have been stopped and displayed. It is supposed to be. On the other hand, when the overlap stop display is displayed, the special game is executed and the first game of the BB game can be performed without executing a new game medal by executing the re-game. It has become.
Here, in a recent slot machine 10, when a combination of symbols 51 constituting a special game combination (BB game combination, RB game combination) is stopped and displayed, a special game is executed without paying out a game medal. It has become so. However, according to the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the special game combination is displayed as a single stop, the game medals are paid out in the same manner as the slot machine 10 in recent years. Although the special game is executed without any change, when the overlap stop display is made, the first game of the special game can be executed without newly inserting a game medal. Therefore, for example, even when all the game medals are consumed at the same time as the special game is started, the special game can be executed without newly borrowing the game medals.

Therefore, even with the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the overlap stop display is performed, a more special impression can be given in advancing the game than when the single stop display is performed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in overlapping stop display and to give a new gaming feeling.
(Modification 1)
Hereinafter, Modification 1 of the second embodiment will be described.
In the slot machine 10 according to this modification, in addition to the normal game and the special game, as an advantageous game capable of giving a predetermined privilege to the player, a replay in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that during the normal game. Has a time game (RT game). Further, the game control means 120 in the slot machine 10 includes advantageous game control means for executing a replay time game, although not particularly shown.

Then, the advantageous game control means is set to execute the replay time game when the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-game player is stopped and displayed, and when the repeated stop display is displayed. First, a special game is executed, and after the special game is finished, a replay time game is subsequently executed.
As advantageous games, not only replay time games, but also assist time games (AT games) for notifying information on the results of lottery by the role lottery means 140, and assist replay time games combining replay time games and assist time games (ART game) or the like.

Even when the setting is made in this way, when the overlapping stop display is performed, a more special impression can be given in advance of the game as compared with the case where the single stop display is performed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in the overlapping stop display and to give a new gaming feeling.
(Modification 2)
Hereinafter, a second modification of the second embodiment will be described.
The slot machine 10 according to the modified example 2 can start one game by betting three game medals during a normal game, but can bet only one game medal during a special game. One game can be started. In this slot machine 10, when the above-mentioned special game combination and re-game combination stop display is made, in the first game of the special game, three game medals are not bet, but one The replay execution content is changed so that the game medal is bet.

That is, when one game is started by betting three game medals during normal game, the result of lottery by the lottery means 140 becomes a double winning of the special gamer and re-gamer, and special Assume that both the combination of symbols 51 constituting the game combination and the combination of symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination are simultaneously stopped (that is, overlapped stop display). At this time, although the special game is executed and the re-game is executed, not the same condition as the game (that is, three bets of game medals), but one game medal is bet and the first time of the special game A game is to be executed.
Even when such a setting is made, it is possible to enhance the interest with respect to the overlapping stop display and to give a new gaming feeling. Furthermore, since a special game can be started under the same conditions as when a special game is normally performed, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

(Modification 3)
Hereinafter, Modification 3 of the second embodiment will be described.
As in the slot machine 10 according to the second modification of the second embodiment, the slot machine 10 according to the third modification can start one game by betting three game medals during a normal game. However, during a special game, one game can be started by betting only one game medal. In this slot machine 10, when the above-mentioned special game combination and re-game combination stop display is made, based on the execution of the re-game, only three game medals are obtained only in the first game of this special game. A game is executed by betting and a special profit can be given to the game.

For example, in the first game of the special game as described above, an advantageous game (RT game, AT game, etc.) that is started when the lottery result by the role lottery means 140 is notified to the player or when the special game ends. A lottery for increasing the number of continuing games can be performed.
Even when such a setting is made, it is possible to enhance the interest with respect to the overlapping stop display and to give a new gaming feeling. In addition, although the first game of the special game is executed under a disadvantageous condition compared with the case where the special game is normally performed, the special profit can be granted to ensure the fairness of the game and to stop the duplication. The interest in display can be further enhanced.
(Third form)
In the slot machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the small combination flag is set to the established state regardless of the lottery as the predetermined combination that is displayed simultaneously with the re-playing combination and the duplicated stop display, but at least one of them For this rotating reel 25, an MB game combination in which the time from when the stop switch 38 is operated until the corresponding rotating reel 25 stops is defined.

In the MB game in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, for the middle reel 23 and the right reel 24, the time from when the stop switch 38 is operated until it stops is within 190 ms, but for the left reel 22, it is 75 ms. Being restricted to within. The rotating reel 25 for which the time is limited is not limited to the left reel 22, and can be another rotating reel 25 or two or more rotating reels 25.
In this slot machine 10, it is possible to determine the duplicate winning that will be won for both the re-game player and the MB game by a single lottery by the winning lottery means 140. When the result of the lottery is a double winning, the rotation stop control means 180 causes the combination of the symbols 51 constituting the re-game combination or the symbols 51 constituting the MB game combination according to the operation timing of the stop switch 38. A combination of symbols (for example, “BAR”, “7”, “7”) that is stopped or displayed alone, or a combination of symbols 51 constituting a re-game combination and a combination of symbols 51 constituting an MB game combination Both of them can be stopped and displayed repeatedly.

  When the single stop display is made, either the MB game (in the case of an MB game combination) or the re-game (in the case of a re-play game combination) is executed according to the combination of the symbols 51 that have been stopped and displayed. It is supposed to be. On the other hand, when the overlap stop display is made, the MB game is executed and a replay time game (RT game) is executed during the MB game. And in this replay time game, a special re-game player composed of a combination of symbols 51 different from a combination of symbols 51 constituting a normal re-game player is won, The stop control by the rotation stop control means 180 is switched in the middle reel 23 and the right reel 24 between the case where it is not won and the case where the special re-game player is won, and the symbol 51 where the stop display is preferentially performed is changed. It is like that.

That is, the combination of the symbols 51 that can be stopped and displayed during the MB game can be changed based on whether or not the special re-gamer is successful. For example, if the special re-game player is elected, It is possible to easily stop and display the combination of symbols 51 to be configured.
And even if it sets in this way, it becomes possible to raise the interest with respect to a duplication stop display, and to give a new game feeling.

10 slot machine
20 Housing 21 Reel unit
22 Left reel 23 Middle reel
24 Right reel 25 Rotating reel
26 Middle plate 27 Hopper unit
28 Power supply unit 29a Main board unit
29b Sub board unit
30 Front door 31 Decoration
32a Upper panel 32b Lower panel
33 Control section 34 Display window
35 Input switch 36a Single bed switch
36b Max bet switch
37 Start switch 38 Stop switch
39 Settlement switch 40 Medal payout exit
41 Medal tray 42 Key hole
43 Medal selector 44 Medal slot
50 Production equipment 51
52 Lamp 53 LCD
54 Speaker 90 Stop display line
91 Middle line 92 Upper line
93 Lower line 94 Upper right line
95 Right Down Line
100 Controller 120 Game control means
121 Normal game control means 122 Special game control means
140 Role lottery means 141 Random number generation means
142 Random number extraction means 143 Lottery table
144 Winning determination means 145 Flag establishment means
160 Rotation start control means 170 Rotation position detection means
180 Rotation stop control means 181 Stop table
182 Stop table selection means
183 Moving frame number acquisition means 184 Rotation stop control execution means
200 Stop mode determination means 300 Production control means

Claims (2)

A plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols around them,
A start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of rotating reels;
A stop switch for stopping the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel;
Based on the operation of the start switch, a role lottery means for drawing a role,
A rotation stop control means for performing stop control of the rotating reel according to the lottery result by the combination lottery means based on the operation of the stop switch,
The combination includes a combination of a predetermined symbol, and when the combination is stopped and displayed, a re-playing combination in which a re-game is executed, which is a game that can be played again without inserting a game medium, and a re-playing It is composed of a combination of symbols different from the symbols constituting the game combination, and includes a predetermined combination to which a predetermined profit is given when the combination is stopped and displayed.
The role lottery means is set so that a single winning lottery can be used to determine duplicate winnings that will result in winning both the replaying role and the predetermined role,
When the result of the lottery by the combination lottery means double winning, the combination of symbols constituting the re-playing combination or the combination of symbols constituting the predetermined combination is determined by the rotation stop control means according to the operation timing of the stop switch. Set to enable either single stop display where one of the two is stopped, or double stop display where both the combination of symbols constituting the re-playing combination and the combination of symbols forming the predetermined combination are displayed. Has been
A gaming machine that performs control so that different processing is performed when a single stop display is displayed and when a double stop display is displayed. The gaming machine is
A normal game that is a general game and a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game are set to be executable,
When a combination of symbols constituting a predetermined combination is displayed in a stopped state, a predetermined number of game media are paid out. When a double stop display is displayed, a predetermined number of game media are paid out in the game. And it ’s set to run again,
In both the normal game and the special game, the role lottery means can determine the duplicate win, and the rotation stop control means can display either a single stop display or a double stop display,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning lottery means is set so as to determine a duplicate winning with a higher probability during a special game than during a normal game.